If this method works, then you are done. If this method does not solve the error, then move to step 3.

Step 3: Obtain and Install the latest driver from the video card manufacturer

You can find the name of the manufacturer of your video card by going through the documentation that was included with your computer. Once you have the name, visit the manufacturer website to download the update for your video card driver and then install it.

If this step works then you are done, otherwise proceed to step 4.

Step 4: Change your Video Card

You can find information on how to replace your video card in the documentation that was included with your computer.

If this step works then you are done, otherwise proceed to the next step.

Step 5: Disable or Update the video adapter driver

You need to first determine whether the PCI devices on your computer are compatible with Windows XP. We suggest that you visit the Windows Hardware Development Center to view the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List. Next, search for and update the video adapter drivers to the latest version. Also, keep in mind that if the Stop error message you received listed a driver name then you will need to disable or remove this driver as well. You should also remove any additional drivers that you recently added to ensure that they are not behind the error message.

If this step works then you are done, otherwise move to Step 6.

Step 6: Change the Hardware Acceleration

To adjust hardware acceleration, open the Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. In the Display Properties dialog box that is displayed, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab. Finally, on the Troubleshoot tab move the Hardware Acceleration slider to none and clear the Enable write combining box.

Stop errors may also occur due to registry problems and malware infections. To resolve registry problems, you may scan and repair it with the help of a good registry tool, such as RegServe. Also, to get rid of malware you may use tools such as STOPzilla Antivirus and Spyware Cease to perform a full system scan of your PC and sweep out all malicious data from it.